Rustic Rishi is a home where we nurture and share wisdom through the art of cooking.

Our desire is to empower you to experience full vitality and the flow of intuitive wisdom in your life through the art of plant-based cooking & living.

We seek to empower you to upgrade your knowledge around digestion and nourishment through hands-on cooking workshops, retreats catering & recipes

Our Roots

Alex Klein is a devoted plant-based cook with an intention to educate and inspire people to reclaim their kitchen and their health using simple holistic practices and principles. An advocate for cooking with love, Alex is passionate about restoring our connection to the food we eat by sharing ways to gain a greater understanding of how to nourish the body. He will empower you to rediscover your innate well-being by sharing his philosophy that if we can change the way we eat, we can experience greater health and happiness. To help you discover and embody a more nourishing approach to food, Alex runs regular community cooking classes and workshops as well as catering for retreats and events. 

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Testimonial

"Alex is an absolute dream to work with! Epicness on every level; from the organisation on the back end, to the creative process to the insanely delicious produce, everything was seamless. We worked with Alex on a grazing table to celebrate our teacher training graduation and it was perfect for our yogi tribe! The glorious food, the stunning presentation and level of care Alex gave was outstanding. Alex was there to guide our yogis through an organic Indian journey and it was an afternoon we will never forget. We cannot wait for the next event!"
Nova & Dustin - Warrior One Yoga

Digestion Ebook

Discover easy to cook and delicious Ayurvedic recipes to enhance your digestion for greater energy, clarity and vitality.

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Testimonial

"Great guy and great food. Thanks Alex for adding so much to the Impact Co. residential with your nutritious food, education and sense of calm."
Shol Bulstein - Impact Co

Private Catering

Want to host a delicious experience? Let Alex Klein from Rustic Rishi be your private chef for the night! He is now offering private dining experiences in the comfort of your own home, blending traditional Ayurvedic cooking with modern cuisine. Host your next dinner party, family gathering or special occasion and share in a nourishing and rejuvenating culinary experience.
Eat The Love

Community Cooking Classes

Rustic Rishi’s intention is to help you gain a greater understanding of how to nourish your body, to ignite within you a deeper appreciation for food and to create a space in which the community can come together in an enlivening shared experience.
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Recipe Blog

Pulled jackfruit tacos

Pulled jackfruit tacos

Tacos are about eating with your hands, really getting into the experience and indulging in delicious flavours and textures. 
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Sticky coconut & mango tapioca with lime.

Sticky coconut & mango tapioca with lime.

The sweet experience of this dessert is best enjoyed after a warm ocean swim and feeling pleasantly dazed by the kiss of the sun. You will feel light and nurtured by today's recipe. Go make it, eat it, enjoy it... you can thank me later ;)

Beetroot Burgers

Beetroot Burgers

Driving home, stuck in traffic and the creative juices started flowing as my appetite grew and all i could think about was some kind of veggie burger. We didn't have much in the fridge, but lots of beetroot abundance in our devaloka food garden which i knew was going to be the main ingredient.
Spiced Pumpkin Curry

Spiced Pumpkin Curry

Finally I get to share this recipe with you all! Pumpkin curry is a staple at our home and is always a favourite for the person on the other side o...

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